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The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is considered the gold standard for
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up-to-date summaries of systematic reviews from the Cochrane Library, which are
the most rigorous and reliable evaluations of medical therapies available. You’ll
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therapy for 3,300+ clinical problems.

Abdominal decompression for suspected fetal compromise/pre-eclampsiaCochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2012Abdominal decompression was developed as a means of pain relief during labour. It has also been used for complications of pregnancy, and in healthy pregnant women in an attempt to improve fetal wellbeing and intellectual development.

Abdominal decompression in normal pregnancyCochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-May-2012Abdominal decompression was developed as a means of pain relief during labour. It has also been used for complications of pregnancy, and in healthy pregnant women in an attempt to improve fetal wellbeing and intellectual development.

Abdominal surgical incisions for caesarean sectionCochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Apr-2013Caesarean section is the commonest major operation performed on women worldwide. Operative techniques, including abdominal incisions, vary. Some of these techniques have been evaluated through randomised trials.

Active versus expectant management for women in the third stage of labourCochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Mar-2015Active management of the third stage of labour involves giving a prophylactic uterotonic, early cord clamping and controlled cord traction to deliver the placenta. With expectant management, signs of placental separation are awaited and the placenta is de

Active versus expectant management in the third stage of labourCochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Jun-2010Expectant management of the third stage of labour involves allowing the placenta to deliver spontaneously or aiding by gravity or nipple stimulation. Active management involves administration of a prophylactic oxytocic before delivery of the placenta, and

Acupuncture or acupressure for induction of labourCochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Oct-2017This is one of a series of reviews of methods of cervical ripening and labour induction. The use of complementary therapies is increasing. Women may look to complementary therapies during pregnancy and childbirth to be used alongside conventional medical

Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management in labourCochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Jul-2011Many women would like to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain management in labour and this may contribute towards the popularity of complementary methods of pain management. This review examined evidence supporting the use of acupuncture and

Advance provision of emergency contraception for pregnancy preventionCochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jul-2013Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy when taken after unprotected intercourse. Obtaining emergency contraception within the recommended time frame is difficult for many women. Advance provision could circumvent some obstacles to timely use.

Aerobic exercise for women during pregnancyCochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2010Physiological responses of the fetus (especially increase in heart rate) to single, brief bouts of maternal exercise have been documented frequently. Many pregnant women wish to engage in aerobic exercise during pregnancy, but are concerned about possible

Altered dietary salt for preventing pre-eclampsia, and its complicationsCochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012In the past, women have been advised that lowering their salt intake might reduce their risk of developing pre-eclampsia. Although this practice has largely ceased, it remains important to assess the evidence about possible effects of altered dietary salt

Alternative versus conventional institutional settings for birthCochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jun-2012Alternative institutional settings have been established for the care of pregnant women who prefer little or no medical intervention. The settings may offer care throughout pregnancy and birth, or only during labour; they may be part of hospitals or frees

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